This Act, divided into 10 chapters and 38 parts, repeals the Criminal Code Act and revises the Law relating to criminal offences. The Act details crimes, offences and punishment. Relevant crimes include: corruption and false certificates by public officers; offences relating to the administration of justice; nuisances and offences against health and convenience; negligent act likely to spread infection of diseases dangerous to life; adulteration of food or drink intended for sale; sale of noxious food or drink; adulteration and sale of drugs and medical preparation; fouling air and water; offences endangering life and health; danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation; offences relating to property, including stealing of cattle, gelding, ass, camel, mare, mule, ostrich, bull, cow, ox, ram, ewe, goat and pig; killing animals with intent to steal; fraudulent dealing with minerals; criminal trespass upon property; arson and setting fires to crops and growing plants; attempting to destroy property by explosives; communicating infectious diseases to animals.
Gambia · 2025-03-28